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The journey
Go on an alluring journey to the world-renowned Fairy Meadows below Nanga Parbat. Spend time in the grassland locally known as Joot, a place that attracts travellers with its breathtaking views and peaceful mountain setting. This 5-day trip combines scenic drives along the Karakoram Highway, a jeep ride to Tatu Village, and rewarding treks through the wilderness to Fairy Meadows and Nanga Parbat Base Camp. Enjoy hot springs, glacier views, and unforgettable panoramas of one of the world's most iconic peaks.
At a glance
Day by day
Depart from Islamabad early in the morning.
Travel through Mansehra, Shinkiari, and Battagram on the Karakoram Highway.
Cross by the Indus River, passing Besham, Dasu, and the Diamer-Bhasha dam sites, or drive to Naran via Battagram, Kaghan Valley, the Kunhar River, and Naran.
Dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, drive to Raikot Bridge via Babusar Pass.
Stop at Tata Pani.
Enjoy the hot springs before continuing on the two-hour drive to Raikot.
Change vehicles at Raikot Bridge.
Ride a country-style jeep to Tatu Village (duration: 1.5 hours).
Trek up to Fairy Meadows (duration: 2 hours).
Arrive at Fairy Meadows, check in, and enjoy free time.
Dinner and overnight stay in a camp or huts.
After breakfast, trek up to Nanga Parbat Base Camp.
Enjoy the walk in the wilderness.
Make a short stop at Biyal.
Eat lunch at Biyal.
Cross the glacier on your way, and do not forget to capture the beauty in your mind and on your camera.
Take in another view of Nanga Parbat.
Continue the trek until you reach base camp, then return to Fairy Meadows for the night.
Rest and enjoy free time for photography, writing, and other activities.
Enjoy sunrise and sunset views, along with mirror-like reflections of the mountains in the lakes.
Stay overnight in Fairy Meadows.
Have an early morning breakfast, then trek back to Tatu Village, take jeeps to Raikot Bridge, and continue the drive on the Karakoram Highway or via Babusar Pass. Lunch will be en route.
Enjoy views of Bagrote, Rakaposhi, and Haramosh Peaks.
Arrive in Islamabad and transfer to the airport for departure.
The route
The fine print
Accommodation on a twin-share basis at standard category hotels and huts.
Meals: half board in the hotel and full board during the trek.
Transport: air-conditioned transport on the Karakoram Highway with fuel, toll taxes, and driver expenses.
Soft-top 4x4 jeeps for Tatu Village and back to Raikot Bridge.
Invitation letter for the visa process.
English-speaking Pakistani guide.
Portage from Tuta to Fairy Meadows and back.
Domestic and international airfares and airport taxes.
Any expenses due to the cancellation of flights, landslides, or natural calamities.
Any expenses of a personal nature.
Tips for porters, airport and hotel staff, drivers, and guides.
Travel and health insurance.
Covid-19 PCR test.
Fairy Meadows Road is a spectacular and dangerous high mountain track with a length of 16.2 km, located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.
This trail, one of the most dangerous in the world, starts on the Karakoram Highway and ends in the village of Tato, near Fairy Meadows, a picturesque destination at an altitude of about 3,300 meters above sea level. It is a treacherous high-altitude, unstable, and narrow mountain road. Getting to Fairy Meadows is a huge risk that prevents many from enjoying the view. The most dangerous part of the road involves a narrow 6-mile ascent on an unpaved and uneven road. There are no barriers to prevent a vehicle from falling off the cliff. The road is no wider than a standard Jeep Wrangler, and there is plenty of through traffic. One false move and it is a very long drop.
Logistics
Your 5 days finish where they began, in Islamabad.
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